N12CV

This airframe, registered as N12CV, is a 1978-built Cessna 501 Citation I/SP with serial number 501-0081. It is currently owned by QUARTERMASTER GROWTH LLC, an LLC based in Vashon, WA, US, and operates on the US civil register. The aircraft’s configuration and continuing airworthiness reflect its production-era design and the twin Pratt & Whitney Canada turbofan powerplant specification. Recent valuations place the airframe at $800,000, indicative of market factors for late-1970s light jets in maintained service.

The airframe is configured for an 8-seat executive/light charter layout typical of the Citation I/SP line; specific interior finish and amenities for this serial are not published. Avionics fit and modifications for N12CV are not published in the supplied data, so operational equipment specifics remain unspecified. Based in Vashon, WA, US, the aircraft is well suited to regional mission profiles consistent with its 1,328 nm range and 322 kt cruise—frequent uses would include short- to medium-range business travel and air taxi operations between Pacific Northwest points. Maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect its 1978 build year and the JT15D-1A engines, which influence inspection cycles, parts availability, and overhaul planning.

The Cessna 501 Citation I/SP occupies the light, twin-turbofan business jet niche, offering transregional capability with a cruise near 322 kts and a service ceiling of 41,000 ft. Competing models historically include contemporary light-cabin jets that prioritize short-field performance and operating economy; buyer and charter demand for older Citation I/SP airframes is often driven by price, upgrade potential, and maintenance pedigree. Resale and continued airworthiness considerations for this airframe center on age-related maintenance, engine overhaul status of the Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-1A units, and market valuation around $800,000 for a 1978 Citation of this specification.